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Definition scoop in British English

scoop verb

[transitive] verb
/skuːp/
1

to dig something out or pick it up using something such as a spoon or your curved hand

Example

He scooped some water from the stream.

Example

Carefully scoop out the pulp with a small spoon.

Synonyms and related words
dig out dig up dig
2

to earn or win something

Example

Advisors will scoop fees of up to one million pounds.

Synonyms and related words
get come by accept
3

to publish or broadcast an exciting or important news story before anyone else does

Definition scoop in British English